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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.94, 274.25 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.94, 274.25 and 151.70 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.94 : 274.25 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.94/274.25 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.94x = 274.25 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.94x = 41,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,603.65/181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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